Herbert Reed (British Army soldier)
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Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC (1911 ā 20 June 1941), of No. 2 Battalion, 1 Maritime Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the merchant ship SS Cormount was attacked by German E-boats and planes on 20 June 1941.[1]
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Henry Herbert Reed GC | |
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Born | 1911 Sunderland, England |
Died | 20 June 1941 (aged 30) The North Sea aboard SS Cormount |
Buried | Bishopwearmouth Cemetery, Sunderland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1939-1941 |
Rank | Bombardier |
Service number | 2052982 |
Unit | Royal Artillery |
Battles/wars | World War II ā |
Awards | George Cross |
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